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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1949

Page

5

Mrs I M Clark Returns From Pittsburgh Visit

Mrs I M Clark of 8 Alameda Circle has returned after a month visiting her sisters in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

I. M. Clark Alameda Circle Pittsburgh

Elkhart Couple Guests of Pendletons in Brentwood St

Mr and Mrs Glenn Mears and family of Elkhart Indiana are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs John Pendleton at 2220 Brentwood Street.

Glenn Mears Elkhart Ind John Pendleton Brentwood St

Jones Family Plans Return Trip From Walloon Lake

Harold W. Jones travels home on business from Walloon Lake Michigan and expects to spend another week at the resort before returning home next week with his family.

Harold W. Jones Walloon Lake Mich Joneses

Visitors from Ellen Dr host Hanner kin and Gordon Robertson

Visiting Mr and Mrs Marion Hanner of Ellen Drive for several days are Mr and Mrs V V Hanner and their son Van along with Gordon Robertson of Fillmore Missouri continuing a long family visit in the area.

Marion Hanner Ellen Dr V. V. Hanner Van Gordon Robertson Fillmore, Mo

Visitor at Eck Home Hosts Sister from Dayton

A visitor staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Eck and their daughter Janis of Dayton is Mrs. Eck’s sister, Miss Esther Lee Baxley, of South Broad Street.

Merlin Eck Janis Dayton Mrs. Eck Esther Lee Baxley South Broad St

Russell Couples Return From Georgia Visit

Mr and Mrs Riley Russell Sr and Mr and Mrs James A Russell have returned home after visiting relatives in Atlanta and Warm Springs Georgia.

Riley Russell Eighteenth Ave James A. Russell Minnesota St Atlanta Warm Springs

Guests Attend Wedding Couples Dine With Local Hosts

Two visiting guests from out of town attended the wedding of Miss Evelyn McNair and Robert S. Hayes and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Shetter and Mrs. S. N. Holstein of 16 Kenwood Dr. Also present were Miss Anne Scott and Charles Umstat of Steubenville Ohio with 17 members of the hosts family. The visitors have been houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Hayes, parents of the bridegroom, at 205 Aberdeen Dr. since the wedding.

Evelyn McNair Robert S. Hayes S. G. Shetter S. N. Holstein Kenwood Dr Anne Scott Charies Umstat Steubenville Aberdeen Dr

Women’s Bible Class at United Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Bible Class of United Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs. Anna Forbus of 1302 Elm St on Thursday at 7 30 p m. Assisting will be Mrs. Flossa Radabaugh and Mrs. Lillie Aylstock.

United Presbyterian Church Anna Forbus Elm St Flossa Radabaugh Lillie Aylstock

Silver Chain Sewing Club Meeting at Mrs Palmer’s Home

The Silver Chain Sewing Club will convene tomorrow evening at Mrs. Adam Palmer’s residence on Lafayette Ave for a six o’clock dinner, then hold a business session.

Silver Chain Sewing Club Adam Palmer Lafayette Ave

Townsend Club Meeting At Miss Ashton's Home

Townsend Club No 1 will meet at the home of Miss Rachel Ash ton on 122 Franklin St Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Townsend Club Rachel Ashton Franklin St

Ladies Day Golf At Wildwood Hosts From Eaton And Dayton

Twenty six women golfers from Wildwood and guests played the second nine on Ladies Day Tuesday. Brisk morning play and lively afternoon matches followed a buffet lunch. Five members from Eaton and Mrs. Frank Vaughn of Dayton attended, with local guests Mrs. C. H Murray Mrs. Frank Myers Mrs. Harlan Hensley and Mrs. R. J. Lehmann. Low gross winners were Mrs. Owen Combs and Mrs. M. E. Sanderson, tied with 48 for two other placing players. low net went to Mrs. J. P. Johnston, Mrs. Frank Myers and Mrs. L. B. Harshman of Eaton. The committee honored for one of the season's best was Mrs. M. L. Taylor Mrs. M. C. O'Connor and Mrs. M. L. Bauer. No committee is assigned for next Ladies Day September 6.

Wildwood Eaton Frank Vaughn Dayton Miami Valley M. L. Taylor M. C. O’connor M. L. Bauer

Peterson's Ointment Ad for Piles Relief

An old advertisement promoting Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for piles. Claims cooling, soothing formula provides quick itching relief and 40 years of use. Available at druggists in 40 cent box or 60 cent applicator tube with money back guarantee.

Peterson

Miss Jan Drake Named Episcopal Student Director

Miss Jan Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hodges Drake Sr of 422 Shafer St has been accepted as Episcopal student director at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburnd Alabama She leaves Thursday for Camp McDowell Alabama to serve as instructor in the diocesan camp for a week Miss Drake formerly was reservations agent for Trans World Airline Dayton

Jan Drake John Hodges Drake Shafer St Alabama Polytechnic Institute Aubursh Ala Camp McDowell

Harmony Mothers' Circle Summer Outing at LeSourdsville Lake

Members of Harmony Mothers' Circle and their husbands attended a summer gathering at LeSourdsville Lake. At 7 p.m. sixteen enjoyed a family style chicken dinner before spending hours at park amusements. The group, including James Cahill Frances Dimyer and others, planned events for winter season.

Harmony Mothers’ Circle LeSourdsville Lake James Cahill Frances Dimyer Richard Henderson John Kiley Eli Komnenovich Harold Vorhis Norbert Werner Woodrow Wilkinson

Shower for Norma Jean Mallow Bride Elect

Miss Norma Jean Mallow, bride elect of Clifford Ramseyer of Hamilton, received a miscellaneous shower hosted by her aunt Mrs Edward Rees. Guests enjoyed games and contests with prizes for several attendees, and refreshments were served to the honoree and friends afterward.

Norma Jean Mallow Clifford Ramseyer Hamilton Edward Rees Shafer St Betty Lou Smith Martha Russell Harold Radabaugh Harrison Milmai Thomas Chamberain

Unity Council Meeting Presided by Mrs Witherspoon in Lodges

Mrs W B Witherspoon presided at the Unity Council meeting in The Lodges on Tuesday night. Mrs Charles Gregory reported on the state session held in Cincinnati last week. Attending with Mrs Charles DeFrates, Mrs Leo Proffitt, Mrs Court ney Tibbs, and Mrs William Pierce, the gathering adjourned to a social hour.

W. B. Witherspoon Unity Council Cincinnati Charles Gregory Charles DeFrates Leo Proffitt Courtney Tibbs William Pierce

Engagement Revealed At Bridge Party In Dayton

An engagement is announced from a Dayton gathering where a card inscribed Jayne and Bill November 26 signaled Miss Deardoff will wed William Warman, son of Mr and Mrs James Wray. Guests enjoyed bridge, luncheon, and high score by Miss Louise Natalia. The ceremony will be at St Pauls Evangelical Church with Rev H H Jung officiating.

dJayt Deardoff Frank Jayne Bill Mary Ann Trimbach Dayton Marjorie Meyers Franklin Robert Allen West Carrolton Sarah Conner Waynesville Natalia Harold Deardoff Middletown St. Paul's Evangelical Church H. H. Jung

Middletown Schools Open September 6 Tab Shows

The correct opening date for Middletown schools is Tuesday September 6, though a banner on Page Two of the Back To School tab lists September 1 due to a typographical error. The tab, presented by The Journal and Middletown merchants, helps parents and students with back to school issues and shopping.

Middletown The Journal

Registrations Of New Pupils Now Underway

Mid dletown schools begin enrollment for new residents as Wade E Miller announces principals will accept registrations daily. Birth certificates and records required. Non enrolled kindergartners may register 9 am September 7 at Central Jefferson Roosevelt Sherman Garfield and McKinley with a later announced medical clinic.

Middletown Wade E. Miller Central Jefferson Roosevelt Sherman Garfield McKinley

Lemon Trustees Plan Inspect Dumping Site

Two Lemon Township trustees, Wayne Ludwig and William C. Miller, plan to inspect a possible sanitary dump site this afternoon. Miller, who spoke this morning, said the spot was referred by a nearby farmer and declined to name the location. A letter seeking a Middletown City Commission meeting on the sanitary issue was mailed to Commission Chairman Marvin Clark. The township has been without a dumping site after a county sanitary order halted operations near the township.

Lemon Township William C. Miller Miller Wayne Ludwig Middletown

Oldest Middletown carrier to be honored this weekend

A party honoring Middletown's longest serving rail carrier is planned for Saturday night at the Gas and Electric building on Maryetta Street. A. J. Hester, committee chairman, said Carl E. Combs will be celebrated as he retires August 31 after 36 years with the Middletown Post Office. Hilbert Martin will speak. music and entertainment are planned.

Middletown Gas and Electric Maryetta St Allocal Post Office A. J. Hester Carl E. Combs Hester Hilbert Martin Bud Koeppel Paul F. Fleisher Robert Patton Eugene Layer Elza Abraham

Linen Gifts Presented At Forest Hills Club Shower

Miss Shirley Goetz received choice linen gifts at a Forest Hill Country Club shower hosted by Miss Peggy Martin of Santa Fe Rd. The event included dessert and bridge with a circle of friends. Bridge winners were Miss Carol Jones, Mrs. John R. Bevis and Miss Audrey Lufi.

Forest Hills Club Shirley Goetz Peggy Martin Santa Fe Rd Forest Hill Country Club John R. Bevis James Smith Carl H. Martin Fred Baker Naida Jean Jones Patsy Elliott Julanne McGuff Mary Ann Lane Audrey Luff Doris Heller Carol Jones

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